pétrole

Definitions of pétrole
  1. noun
    a distillate of petroleum (especially one used medicinally as a laxative or stool softener)
    synonyms: minéral
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    type of:
    huile
    a slippery or viscous liquid or liquefiable substance not miscible with water
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